Nietzsche: A Philosophical Biography

This study of Nietzsche’s ideas interweaves the relevant actions in his life to present a philosophical biography. The major premise of the work is that only such an historical presentation can lead to an understanding of the person Nietzsche who was a philosopher. Nietzsche’s published works are analysed chronologically, and his unpublished notes, letters, and secondary materials are used to shed light on his life and works. Nietzsche’s philosophic quest is the focus of the work.